Scholars@Duke
Shana L. McAlexander

Shana L. McAlexander

Assistant Research Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
shana.mcalexander@duke.edu
CIEMAS 3255, Durham, NC 27708

Selected Publications

Transfer Students’ Perceptions of Science and Engineering Internships

Journal Article Sustainability (Switzerland) · August 1, 2024 Economic mobility and career success for undergraduate students is enhanced by understanding students’ experiences and supports and addressing the barriers they face. This study explores how U.S. undergraduate transfer students described their career journ ... Full text Cite

Partnerships and collaboration drive innovative graduate training in materials informatics.

Journal Article Science advances · May 2024 Holistic and intentional training prepares next-generation materials informatics leaders and workforce for expedited materials discovery and design. ... Full text Cite

Investigating the Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Intentions of Historically Underrepresented Science and Engineering Undergraduates Engaged in an Academic and Internship Program

Journal Article Sustainability · January 27, 2022 Women and students of marginalized race/ethnicity continue to be underrepresented in many science and engineering fields, and access to special programs, mentors, and internships may influence awareness, intention, and persistence in STEM fields. T ... Full text Cite

An Interdisciplinary Model to Diversify STEM Participation: College, High School, and Industry Partnerships

Chapter · September 1, 2021 This chapter describes an interdisciplinary program between a College of Education and a College of Natural Resources and their partnerships with rural high schools, regional colleges, and bioeconomy industries. The overarching goal of the program was to p ... Full text Cite

Modeling a Biorefinery: Converting Pineapple Waste to Bioproducts and Biofuel

Journal Article Journal of Chemical Education · June 8, 2021 Full text Cite